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ATLANTA - Plunge into the mysterious world of whales and meet a culture that has lived intertwined with the majestic creatures throughout history in Fernbank Museum's newest special exhibition, "Whales: Giants of the Deep," on view Feb. 15 through Aug. 24.

As temperatures flux in February, the state parks and historic sites in Georgia are offering an array of activities for the men and women who love the outdoors. Events range from an examination of the hemlock to a Valentine's Day hike.

In southern Germany, Bavaria and Austria, Fasching equals fat Tuesday and what better way to celebrate Mardi Gras than by tubing the icy waters of the Chattahoochee River in the Alpine Village of Helen.